Opportunity

Operational Resilience & Chief of Staff Office Leader, Director – Global Bank

London, hybrid working

About the Role

A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced professional to lead operational resilience initiatives and support branch-level governance within a leading international Corporate & Investment Bank. This is a First Line of Defence role with a wide scope, covering risk assessment, governance oversight, and cross-functional coordination.

The successful candidate will play a key role in embedding a robust resilience framework across the UK Branch, while also providing critical support to the Risk Board and business leadership. This role requires strategic oversight, hands-on project execution, and strong engagement with internal stakeholders across business and control functions.


Key Responsibilities

Risk Assessment & Controls

  • Analyse risk indicators (KRIs, risk assessments) and escalate material risks or trends.

  • Lead monthly control campaigns and quality assurance activities.

  • Challenge the effectiveness of existing controls and guide remediation efforts.

  • Monitor and escalate risk events, ensuring timely resolution.

Governance & Supervision

  • Ensure local governance and supervision frameworks meet regulatory standards.

  • Support and facilitate key forums such as the UK Risk Board and Control Committees.

  • Oversee intragroup service SLAs and manage policy/procedure reviews.

  • Maintain oversight of supervisory requirements and escalate gaps accordingly.

Operational Resilience & Coordination

  • Embed resilience frameworks into business and control processes.

  • Coordinate initiatives to strengthen the UK Branch operating model.

  • Provide business management support to the UK banking teams.

  • Manage branch-wide assessments, crisis readiness, and resilience reporting.

Other Duties

  • Engage with second and third lines of defence, and Head Office functions.

  • Manage ad hoc strategic projects and initiatives.

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with FCA Conduct Rules and internal risk frameworks.


What We’re Looking For

  • Strong knowledge of financial products, front-to-back processes, and banking operations.

  • Experience in operational resilience, operational risk, or crisis management.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong analytical, planning, and coordination capabilities.

  • Ability to translate technical detail into strategic insights for senior management.

  • Proactive, autonomous, and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

  • Team-oriented and able to coach others across departments.


Ready to drive resilience and governance in a complex, fast-paced environment?
Apply now to play a critical role in strengthening operational integrity and supporting strategic leadership.

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